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Ankit Dabas,Vision Panchal engineer Minerva Academy's win

Chandigarh, Sept 21 (UNI) A brilliant century by Ankit Dabas (102) and deadly bowling by Vision Panchal (6 for 54) helped Minerva Academy beat Tripathi Group Delhi by 83 runs in the inaugural match of the 23rd All-India JP Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Government Model Senior Secondary School ground in Sector 26 here today. Tripathi Group won the toss opted to field but their decision boomeranged as Minerva Academy openers Ankit Dabas and Raghav countered the Tripathi Group attack by putting on a century partnership 115 in 22.1 overs which was broken by medium pacer Lokender who had Raghav caught by Sandeep for a well made 48 off 62 balls with 5 boundaries. Lokender at the end of the day went on to claim five wickets for 48 runs including a haul of four wickets in one over with a hattrick. In his 9th over Lokender bowled Micheal vishal for 20 then cleaned up Vision Panchal before the batsman could open his account and trapped Manender Singh for zero and on the last ball of his 9th over he shattered the stumps of Satinder Thakran before the batsman could open his account. Minerva on a healthy 297 for 6 were bowled out in the space of 6 balls with the total remaining stationery at 297. Minerva Academy were finally bowled out for 297 in 48 overs. Ankit Dabas scored a brilliant century (102) off 106 balls studded with 12 boundaries one six. Other notable contributions came from Sarul Kanwar (27), Mohit Sharma (30), and a whirlwind half century (50) off 32 balls inclusive of 5 boundaries and two sixes. Bowling honours for Tripathi Goroup were shared by Lokender (5 for 48), Tushar Khattar (2 for 58), Mohit Khatari (1 for 60) and Tetra (1 for 59). Tripathi Group chasing a target of 298 were bowled out for 214 in 41 overs. The highlight of their innings was a 119 runs partnership for the 5th wicket between Sandip Singh 63 off 59 balls with 5 boundaries and 2 sixes and Rahul Yadav 62 off 74 balls with 3 boundaries and 2 sixes. Other contributors with the bat were Parmod Chandela 31 off 28 balls with five boundaries and one six. Vision Panchal (6 for 54) , Satinder Thakran (2 for 41), Michal Vishal (1 for 31) and Ankit Dabas (1 for 14) were the main wicket takers for Minerva Academy. Ankit Dabas of Minerva Academy for his brilliant century was given the man of the match award. Minerva Academy won the match by 83 runs to garner 4 points while Tripahthi Group got zero. Chandigarh Secretary Education B.L. Sharma inaugurated the tournament. Tomorrow's fixtures: HPCA Vs ONGC Delhi at Cricket Stadium Sec. 16 Chd. 9.00 am. Tripathi Sports Club vs Reliance Industries (Mumbai) at GMSSS Sector 26 Chd 9.00 am. UNI XC JS PY 2045
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